Hades And Nico’s Father-son Relationship Is My Religion

Hades and Nico’s father-son relationship is my religion

Ok but like we don’t talk enough about Hades and Nico’s relationship (except for that user who spills hc about young Bianca and Nico and Hades god bless your soul thank you).

i’m not so sure about Dyonysus and with the exception of Apollo who was forced to join the demigods for the quests, but i’m strongly convinced that the Underworld ones had the closest father-son connection. 

technically speaking.

- He acknowledges him (that’s a big point provided Hades is one of the B3)

- He gave Nico instructions (ab the prophecy) and warnings (Lycaon and the wolves) and blessings (”I want (hope?) you to be happy”) GUYS GUYSSSSSSS I LITERALLY CRY EVERYTIME I RECALL THIS

- actually the statement above is enough to prove the bonding alr.

- Hades told Nico about Camp Jupiter and trusted him not to share the information until the time is right. That shows respect and pride.

- He forbids Nico to enter Tartarus again. which implies that 1) Hades cared about Nico and wishes to keep him from harm and 2) Nico actually told/ seeked consultation from his father regarding the matter (which may or may not include talking about his mental strugglings, too. and lemme tell you, with all their bitter history and daddy issue, that’s a whole freaking GIANT step)

- They see each other regurlaly (’on a daily basis’ in a demigod’s standards, really). and that, lemme tell you, is the ONLY pair who manage that??? i don’t recall Percy visit his father often? and let’s just skip Zeus. 

- which is a fucking HUGE point btw.

- Nico refers to Persephone as stepmother. which heavily implies he actually sees Hades as his father, ofc.

- Nico has the title Ambassador of Pluto. He is literally working for his father. I’m not sure about the whole errands thing bc i might have read too many fanfics but again, does Percy have a title regarding his father? No. (Does Jason have a title regarding his father? No bc worst father of the decade Jupiter does not deserves him) The whole ‘son/ daughter of bla bla’ thing is automatically given to you provided your lineage, but no Nico has a freaking title and can speak on behalf of/ represent the Lord of the Underworld himself.

- Hades gives Nico a zombie chaffeur as a birthday present, yall.

- and he did it bc he was aware that mortal parents drive their children around but he couldn’t. a freaking GOD attempted to be a little mortal-like solely to warm up with his son. we all know how big a god’s ego can be, yet Hades is literally there trying to be a normal father for Nico. if this is not love i don’t know what is.

- Also it implies that he would if he could. WHICH means he actually makes effort. WHICH MEANS HE TRULY LOVES AND TREASURES HIS SON and i refuse to belive the otherwise, okay??!!!!

- and please don’t forget Hades did intend to hide the children along with their mother in the underworld to protect them. He is protective no you can’t change my mind. And in his defense the whole neglect and mistreat thing after that is bc he was mourning Maria.